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Mastercard dismisses links selling Vocalink to DeliveryCo
Mastercard has declined to comment on the speculation linking it with the sale of its UK retail payment company Vocalink. Mastercard is reportedly looking to sell Vocalink, its UK retail payments subsidiary, in a deal worth a reported $535m. The global card network’s majority 51% stake in Vocalink could be sold to Del…
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Wall Street Bets: Boyd, DoubleDown Interactive, Brightstar, Wynn
Texas Capital Securities’ David Bain examined Boyd on July 13: “We believe Boyd benefits from growth across all its divisions by 4Q, a stone’s throw from its 2Q earnings report. The last time each of Boyd’s divisions grew simultaneously, Boyd’s EV/EBITDA valuation was nearly three turns higher than today. Finally, Boy…
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Everton’s Stake Deal Puts Unlicensed Gambling Loophole Back in the Spotlight
A three-year sleeve sponsorship deal between Everton and the unlicensed crypto casino Stake has become fuel for critics who say the government’s slowness in banning such partnerships lets offshore operators get ahead of the rules. The U.K. government is finally preparing to launch a consultation on restricting unlicen…
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Everton Sleeve Deal With Stake Could Be Canceled as UK Reviews Unlicensed Sponsors
Stake is moving to Everton FC‘s shirt sleeve as the Premier League introduces a ban on gambling sponsors on the front of shirts for the new season. The deal could be scuppered, however, if the UK introduces a complete ban on unlicensed gambling companies sponsoring sports teams. “We are pleased to see our relationship…
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UK to consult on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships in British sports
Following Everton's deal with Stake.com
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Before the FTD: Why we built Bluepear
Bluepear’s team shares the challenge they repeatedly encountered in iGaming player acquisition, and how it eventually led to the creation of the platform that solves it. The post Before the FTD: Why we built Bluepear appeared first on NEXT.io.
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High 5 Games expands into Alberta’s online gaming market
High 5 Games has been in Alberta since 2024 through Play Alberta, the province’s government-operated gaming platform High 5 Games, the creator of premium casino content for the land-based, online and social gaming markets, has secured supplier approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, extending…
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Copa do Mundo expõe ofensiva contra bets com mix de fiscalização e eleitoralismo
Reportagem da VEJA revela que Lula e Haddad criticam setor que ajudaram a regulamentar e que quatro em cada dez brasileiros apostaram no torneio. Governo federal deflagra operação contra lavagem de dinheiro em plataformas ilegais The post Copa do Mundo expõe ofensiva contra bets com mix de fiscalização e eleitoralismo…
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Commons committee seeks answers on UKGC financial risk assessments
The chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has written to the acting CEO of the UKGC to seek answers on the decision to introduce FRAs. The post Commons committee seeks answers on UKGC financial risk assessments appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Pragmatic Play launches into Alberta
Fury of Anubis and Big Bass Blast, alongside the ever-popular Gates of Olympus series, now certified in the province Pragmatic Play has reaffirmed its commitment to the Canadian gaming sector by entering Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market, putting it at the forefront of one of the most exciting openings in North…
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Pragmatic Play brings premium content to Alberta upon market opening
Pragmatic Play enters the Alberta market with an established reach in the country, having already partnered with a number of tier-one brands in Ontario to make its award-winning content available to players across the region. The post Pragmatic Play brings premium content to Alberta upon market opening first appeared …
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Cirsa acquires majority stake in Paraguay’s Slots del Sol
Cirsa has acquired over 130 businesses since 2015. This deal marks entry into Paraguay as its LatAm expansion continues.
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Nigeria’s Flutterwave Partners PayPal Xoom, Enhancing International Money Transfer in Africa.
Nigeria’s Flutterwave, has partnered with Xoom, PayPal’s international digital money transfer service, to enable faster international money transfers into Nigeria. The partnership connects Xoom’s global money transfer network with Flutterwave’s local payout infrastructure. This will allow customers worldwide to send f…
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NEXT Summit New York expands to bigger Manhattan venue for 2027
NEXT.io has confirmed that NEXT Summit New York will move to Convene, Hudson Yards, for 2027, taking over a bigger home in Manhattan. The post NEXT Summit New York expands to bigger Manhattan venue for 2027 appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Behind every Successful Operator Partnership
Steven, business analysts are rarely the public face of a technology supplier, yet they often sit at the centre of major operator projects. Why do you believe the role is so frequently overlooked? I think it’s because when a project is successful, the work of a business analyst is largely invisible. Operators see the …
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BlackRock Increases Stake in Rush Street Interactive to 13.3%
Global asset management behemoth BlackRock has ramped up its stake in online gaming operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI), in a move which shows a rising conviction in the company’s recent results and future prospects. Institutional Confidence in RSI Grows as BlackRock Increases Stake BlackRock now owns 13,626,143 sh…
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Gambling stocks weekly (6–10 July): European market analysis & trends
Playtech’s blowout half-year update lifted the whole sector, and for once every one of the nine stocks EG… The post Gambling stocks weekly (6–10 July): European market analysis & trends appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Chippewa Cree Tribe Expands Partnership With Century Gaming Through Full Conversion at Northern Winz Casino II
Accel Entertainment Inc, a leading locals-focused gaming operator, announced that its Montana subsidiary, Century Gaming Inc. (operating… The post Chippewa Cree Tribe Expands Partnership With Century Gaming Through Full Conversion at Northern Winz Casino II appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Sporting Risk strikes partnership with Betfred
The partnership has seen Betfred integrate Sporting Risk’s Next-Gen player-centric BetBuilder pre-match and in-play markets Sporting Risk, the sports analytics company specialising in predictive models that generate market-leading pricing and betting content, has struck a partnership with Betfred. The partnership has …
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Government Moves to Block Unlicensed Gambling Sponsors After Offshore Deals Reach Premier League
The government is preparing to revive plans aimed at preventing unlicensed gambling companies from sponsoring British sports teams, following months of delay that gave offshore operators time to secure new commercial partnerships with Premier League clubs. A consultation expected to launch this week will seek views on…
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PhilWeb secures exclusive partnership with Pragmatic Play, expanding tech-enabled gaming services in the PH
The partnership represents a significant expansion of PhilWeb’s technology-enabled gaming services PhilWeb Corporation has announced an exclusive partnership with Pragmatic Play that will enable licensed gaming operators in the Philippines to utilise international ecosystem partner Pragmatic Play‘s gaming services thr…
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EGBA members’ GGR surges 34% to record €18bn in 2025
The Brussels-based trade body’s annual report also details record participation in European Safer Gambling Week and a landmark… The post EGBA members’ GGR surges 34% to record €18bn in 2025 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: PAGCOR probity checks gain weight after FATF exit
The background check never really ends. In the Philippines, probity reviews can be triggered by new applications, ownership changes or adverse reports — and they're gaining teeth as the country guards its FATF reforms ahead of a 2027 evaluation. In Macau, the toughest quarter since reopening is in the books, per Citig…
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George Santos Reportedly Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Kalshi Trades
According to people familiar with the matter, the platform identified the activity, froze the relevant account and referred its findings… The post George Santos Reportedly Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Kalshi Trades appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Execs share insights on working with Tilman Fertitta as Caesars acquisition moves forward
Two top executives up for a gaming license offered insights in front of the Nevada Gaming Control Board into their Nevada operations, including a weakness in downtown Las Vegas and what it’s like to work with billionaire Tilman Fertitta. Richard Liem, Fertitta Entertainment’s chief financial officer and vice president…
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Macao Police Report Spike in Baccarat Proxy Bet Services Catering to Mainland Chinese Gamblers
Police have made multiple arrests in a crackdown on proxies who use livestreaming software to help Mainland Chinese gamblers bet on Macao casino baccarat games. Officers say underground betting rings in the mainland are now offering a wider range of proxy gambling services, known in betting circles as “electronic bett…
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PhilWeb elects Gokongwei as director following confirmed $33M personal investment
Lance Gokongwei takes a PhilWeb board seat as two directors resign, formalizing his role weeks after his $33 million share subscription. The post PhilWeb elects Gokongwei as director following confirmed $33M personal investment first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Citi expecting Macau’s “toughest quarter since reopening” to see 7% decline in 2Q26 industry EBITDA
Citigroup analysts are forecasting a 7% year-on-year decline in Macau’s 2Q26 industry EBITDA ahead of the upcoming results season, citing […]
Read summary →Lotto 6/49 in Nigeria: Reported Format and Essential Player Checks
Lotto 6/49 is a familiar lottery format: a player selects six main numbers from a pool of 49 and checks them against an… The post Lotto 6/49 in Nigeria: Reported Format and Essential Player Checks appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Apostas em mercado de previsões disparam com febre da Copa do Mundo
Plataforma de mercado de previsões Rothera, apoiada por joint venture de Robinhood e Susquehanna, registra US$ 3 bi em apostas desde maio, que representa 86% no volume diário em julho e ameaça gigantes do setor The post Apostas em mercado de previsões disparam com febre da Copa do Mundo appeared first on BNLData.
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Resorts World Las Vegas embraces partnership with Zoox self-driving cars
A few years ago, Resorts World Las Vegas Vice President of Operations Shannon McCallum traveled to San Francisco to tour an autonomous robotaxi company. McCallum was impressed by Zoox, an Amazon subsidiary that builds self-driving electric cars for ride-hailing services similar to Uber and Lyft. But McCallum also caut…
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SOFTSWISS security chief named among HotTopics Global CISO 100 for 2026
Partnership with Thales Cybersecurity
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Kansas casino revenue remains flat year-over-year in June
Revenue decreased 0.37 per cent compared to the same month in 2025. US.- The Kansas Lottery has released its report on casino gaming activity for June. Revenue totalled $34m, down 0.37 per cent year-over-year and from $39.8m in May 2026. According to the report, Hollywood Casino led the market with $13.9m in revenue, …
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Light & Wonder market share steady, SciPlay declines
Downgrades are coming to Light & Wonder, due to recent weakness in its SciPlay subsidiary. That was among the findings of Jefferies Equity Research analyst Kai Erman, as expressed in a July 9 investor note. Erman reported a five percent to eight percent decline in SciPlay-derived revenue for 2026, leading to a two per…
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Gambling Financial Risk Assessments questioned by UK parliamentary committee
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has asked the Gambling Commission for information about its evidence base and rationale for introducing FRAs. UK.- The Gambling Commission announced this week that controversial Financial Risk Assessments for gamblers will go ahead in a two-stage implementation. However, it appea…
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EGBA Highlights the Industry’s Achievements in Its Annual Activity Report
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its latest Annual Activity Report, providing insights into the European gaming sector’s achievements and financial performance over the past 12 months. While EGBA members succeeded in raising player standards across the industry, the sector’s revenue als…
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La Liga says FIFA VPN deal sends ‘disastrous message’
La Liga has taken its war on VPNs to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writing a strongly worded letter to FIFA. La Liga and LFP Media, the commercial and broadcasting arm of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), have hit out at FIFA over its partnership with ExpressVPN for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA announced […]
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BGaming expands Johnny Cash series with Train Heist release
Up to 10,000x max win with 97% RTP
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ZEAL Network to Acquire SevenCanyon in a $52M Deal
German online lottery leader ZEAL Network has set out to acquire prize draw operator SevenCanyon in a deal that will allow the former company to enter the highly attractive UK prize draw market. The acquisition aligns with ZEAL’s philosophy of geographical expansion and product diversification. ZEAL to Acquire the Rem…
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Jumbo Interactive cuts Dream UK guidance despite continued growth
Jumbo Interactive has reduced its FY26 EBITDA guidance for recently acquired UK prize draw business Dream Car Giveaways (Dream UK). The post Jumbo Interactive cuts Dream UK guidance despite continued growth appeared first on NEXT.io.
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IGT PlayDigital enters South African online gaming market through launch with Hollywoodbets
20 games now available
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Brit Realized She Won GBP 12M Lotto Prize After Clerk Threw Her Ticket in Bin
Kath Main, a British mother of two from South Wales, recently bought a Lotto ticket for the June 6 drawing. When she saw the results of the drawing, she was ecstatic to see that the winning numbers matched hers. However, her mother, who had taken the ticket to be checked at a Londis in Abercynon, […]
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EGBA Operators Hit €18bn in Online Revenue as Lower Player Returns Lift Margins
Europe’s largest online gambling operators generated €18 billion in combined gross gaming revenue during 2025, a sharp 34% increase from the previous year, even as the amount returned to players continued to fall. The figures, published in the European Gaming and Betting Association’s 2026 Annual Activity Report, cove…
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ZEAL Network acquires SevenCanyon to enter UK prize draw market
The deal, financed by a seven-year, €40 million Deutsche Bank term loan, gives ZEAL Network immediate access to… The post ZEAL Network acquires SevenCanyon to enter UK prize draw market appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →AK Bets expands Cheltenham and Curragh presence via Pat O’Hare acquisition
AK Bets has tripled its presence across UK and Irish racetracks via the acquisition of betting pitches across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England. It marks another major step for AK Bets as it expands its presence across both Ireland and the UK, the firm having launched in the latter in March 2025 […]
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EGBA members collective gaming revenue up 34% in 2025, RTP drops as margin grows
Active customer accounts increased 13% in 2025 to 43.8 million. This marked a 47% increase from 2021.
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PhilWeb signs exclusive B2B partnership with Pragmatic Play
PhilWeb secures exclusive Pragmatic Play partnership to expand B2B gaming services for licenced operators across the Philippine market.
Read summary →ECB temporarily lifts gambling deals ban from The Hundred
New pathways into sports have been opened for gambling firms as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) implements emergency procedures for The Hundred. According to the Telegraph, The Hundred Board and the ECB have agreed on an emergency clause to open up the tournament for sponsorship opportunities by gambling fir…
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GamesValley: The aggregator looking to help operators drive revenue
GamesValley CEO Ariel Reem caught up with the iGB team at iGB L!VE 2026 at the Excel London.
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Zeal enters UK prize draw market with SevenCanyon acquisition
Zeal Network is set to expand into the UK prize draw platforms market after agreeing to acquire the remaining share capital in SevenCanyon. The post Zeal enters UK prize draw market with SevenCanyon acquisition appeared first on NEXT.io.
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ID Check: GoldCore’s Jan Skoyles – Never turn down an invitation to a cocktail party
Payment Expert’s ID Check: Payments Professionals offers insight from industry leaders and experts on how they got their start in the financial industry, from their early years in education, to how they have been able to climb the corporate ladder. This week, Jan Skoyles, Head of Research at GoldCore, discusses how th…
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Carl Icahn submits Caesars bid against Tilman Fertitta’s offer
It’s been reported that billionaire and investor Carl Icahn is in the process of submitting a bid for the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment just days before the operator’s go-shop period is set to end on July 11, 2026. Icahn’s proposal comes after Tilman Fertitta agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment for $5.7 billion…
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Carl Icahn to submit acquisition bid for Caesars Entertainment
It’s been reported that billionaire and investor Carl Icahn is in the process of submitting a bid for the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment just days before the operator’s go-shop period is set to end on July 11, 2026. Icahn’s proposal comes after Tilman Fertitta agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment for $5.7 billion…
Read summary →EGBA Reports Safer Gambling Progress
Report Details Member Activity The European Gaming and Betting Association has published its Annual Activity Report 2026, setting out its… The post EGBA Reports Safer Gambling Progress appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UK gambling industry 'disappointed' by financial checks decision
Two prominent bodies in the UK gambling industry have expressed disappointment with the UKGC's decision to go ahead with financial checks.
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High 5 Games Expands Across Alberta’s Open iGaming Market Following AGLC Supplier Approval
High 5 Games, the creator of premium casino content for the land based, online and social gaming markets… The post High 5 Games Expands Across Alberta’s Open iGaming Market Following AGLC Supplier Approval appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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ELA Games records triple-digit growth in Greece through regional player experiences
ELA Games posts 201.9% bet growth in Greece, driven by localised player experiences, standout visuals and a key Fonbet partnership.
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PhilWeb Enhances Online Gaming in the Philippines with Pragmatic Play Partnership
PhilWeb Corp has secured an exclusive partnership in the Philippines with iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play, adding another layer to its growing role in the country’s regulated online gaming sector. The arrangement will allow licensed gaming operators in the Philippines to access Pragmatic Play services through …
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Macau 2Q26 EBITDA to fall 7% to $1.92B in ‘toughest’ quarter since reopening: Citigroup
Macau gaming EBITDA is forecast to fall 7 percent to $1.92 billion in 2Q26, hit by World Cup disruption and unfavorable VIP hold. The post Macau 2Q26 EBITDA to fall 7% to $1.92B in ‘toughest’ quarter since reopening: Citigroup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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